Improving evidence on women’s groups: A proposed typology and common reporting indicators
Document Type
Article (peer-reviewed)
Publication Date
11-7-2022
Abstract
Women’s groups are a widely implemented and researched development intervention, particularly in South Asia and Africa. Groups encompass many models and aim to address a range of objectives. However, there is no consistent approach to describing their varied implementation models, which hinders the accurate interpretation of evidence and construct validity. Drawing from three recent evidence reviews and research experience with groups, we propose a typology and common reporting indicators to describe women’s groups. As large-scale investments in women’s groups grow, these tools can support the interpretation and transferability of evidence across models and settings.
Recommended Citation
Desai, Sapna, Thomas de Hoop, Leigh Anderson, Bidisha Barooah, Tabitha Mulyampiti, Ekwaro Obuku, Audrey Prost, and Howard White. 2022. "Improving evidence on women’s groups: A proposed typology and common reporting indicators," Development in Practice, https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2022.2135685.
DOI
10.1080/09614524.2022.2135685
Language
English
Project
Evaluating the Integration of Health and Nutrition Messages Into Self-Help Groups in India